Honda GL1500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Honda GL1500, across 8 model years (1995–2002). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Honda GL1500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No GL1500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 GL1500: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 GL1500: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 GL1500: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1998 GL1500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 GL1500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1995 GL1500: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda GL1500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda GL1500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 GL1500 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 GL1500 | 9 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 GL1500 | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1999 GL1500 | 6 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 1998 GL1500 | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 1997 GL1500 | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1996 GL1500 | 8 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1995 GL1500 | 3 | 0 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda GL1500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (9), 1996 (8), 1999 (6). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda GL1500?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 9 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda GL1500 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.